Property/Financial Settlements
Legal Guidance for Property and Financial Settlements After Separation
Separation can bring important financial decisions, particularly when you and your former partner need to determine how your assets, debts and financial interests will be dealt with.
At Fidus Legal, we assist clients with family law property and financial settlement matters. Our team can help you understand the legal issues relevant to your circumstances and discuss options for resolving your financial arrangements.
Whether you are married or have been in a de facto relationship, obtaining appropriate legal advice can help you understand your rights, obligations and available pathways.
Legal Guidance for Property and Financial Settlements After Separation
Separation can bring important financial decisions, particularly when you and your former partner need to determine how your assets, debts and financial interests will be dealt with.
At Fidus Legal, we assist clients with family law property and financial settlement matters. Our team can help you understand the legal issues relevant to your circumstances and discuss options for resolving your financial arrangements.
Whether you are married or have been in a de facto relationship, obtaining appropriate legal advice can help you understand your rights, obligations and available pathways.
What Is a Property Settlement?
A property settlement involves resolving how property, financial resources, liabilities and other relevant interests are to be dealt with following the breakdown of a relationship.
The property pool may include:
• The family home and other real estate.
• Bank accounts and savings.
• Investments and shares.
• Businesses and business interests.
• Superannuation.
• Vehicles and other valuable assets.
• Mortgages, loans and other debts.
The assets and liabilities relevant to a matter depend on the individual circumstances of the parties. Australian government guidance confirms that property settlement may involve identifying the property and liabilities, considering contributions and assessing relevant future circumstances.
Our Property Settlement Legal Services
Fidus Legal can discuss legal assistance relating to property and financial settlement mattersincluding:
• Advice about property settlement options.
• Reviewing relevant financial and property information.
• Assistance with negotiating financial arrangements.
• Discussion of property settlement agreements and consent orders.
• Legal guidance regarding assets, liabilities and financial interests.
• Assistance with relevant settlement-related legal documentation, subject to the
engagement.
Buying or Selling Property in Another State?
Identify the Property Location
Confirm the state or territory where the property is located.
Review the Contract
Obtain legal assistance to understand the relevant contractual arrangements.
Discuss Jurisdictional Requirements
Consider which laws, procedures and professionals may be relevant to the transaction
Plan for Settlement
Discuss the applicable legal and transaction requirements for settlement.